tipster
Example Sentences
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Wright said in his witness statement he spoke with John Ross, an ex-police officer sacked for misconduct, who was a "very good tipster" he took to lunch once or twice a year to maintain contact.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
One of them, Nicole Palomino, later told Morris that she had expressed concerns early on about not knowing who the anonymous tipster was.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
An anonymous tipster passed along the Instagram handle of the suspect with the colorful underwear, the complaint said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2023
It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
